Candied Peanuts: Sweet And Crunchy Snack!

Candied peanuts are an easy to treat that’s perfect for any time of day. This recipe combines the sweet flavors of sugar with the crunchiness of roasted peanuts to make a tasty snack.

Made with simple ingredients like sugar, water, vanilla, and a pinch of salt, these candied peanuts are quick to mix up and cook until golden and crunchy. They’re a great treat for snacking, gifting, or adding to your favorite desserts, and go well with a cup of coffee or tea.

The caramel adds sweetness while the peanuts provide a crunch, making every bite amazing. Whether you’re making them for a party or just to enjoy at home, these candied peanuts are a tasty choice.

The homemade recipe makes them fresher and more flavorful, and they’re sure to be a hit with family and friends. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these candied peanuts are a recipe you’ll want to make again and again.

candied peanuts

Candied Peanuts

Candied peanuts are a treat featuring roasted peanuts coated in a crunchy caramelized sugar shell. This sweet and salty snack is easy to make with just sugar, water, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Perfect for snacking or adding to desserts, it's a homemade favorite for all occasions.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 304 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Peanuts
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 tsp Orange flower water

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  • In a skillet, combine peanuts, sugar, and water over medium heat.
  • Stir constantly until syrup thickens, about 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat and stir until sugar melts and turns amber.
  • Remove from heat, add salt and orange flower water, stir, then spread on pan.
  • Cool completely before storing.
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Nutrition Facts:

NutritionValue
Calories304 kcal
Carbohydrates31 g
Protein9 g

What Are The Benefits Of Sugar-Coated Peanuts?

candied peanuts

The sugar provides energy, making sugar-coated peanuts a great snack. Benefits include being packed with nutrition; peanuts are an excellent source of magnesium, folate, vitamin E, copper, and arginine.

What Are Peanut Candies Made Of?

Peanut brittle is made with a simple combination of ingredients: peanuts, granulated sugar, butter, and salt.

What Are The Candy Peanuts Called?

Circus peanuts are American marshmallow candies shaped like peanuts. Originating in the 19th century, they were among the many unwrapped “penny candies” available in retail outlets like five-and-dime stores.

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Archie Johnson

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Archie Johnson is a San Diego-born home cook who turns her kitchen into a playground of flavors. With a passion for California's vibrant food scene and a knack for creating delicious, approachable recipes, she's on a mission to show that great cooking is about joy, not perfection.

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